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G7sus4 — dominant seventh suspended fourth

Notes in G7sus4: G – C – D – FFormula: 1 – 4 – 5 – b7

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

The dominant with the fourth in place of the third. The seventh keeps the tension, but without the third the pull toward resolution loosens — the chord can afford to wait.

The same chord on all four instruments

G7sus4, 3 3 0 0 1 1G7sus42311GCDGCF
Guitar
G7sus4, 3 3 0 0 1 1G7sus42311GCDGCF
Electric guitar
G7sus4, x 0 1 3G7sus412×GCF
Cavaquinho
G7sus4, 0 2 1 3G7sus4213GDFC
Ukulele

Where to use it: Right before the plain dominant (C7sus4 → C7C7C7C7), in gospel, soul, MPB and rock.

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Part of the Suspended family.

Other chords in this family

Gsus2Gsus4Gsus2sus4G7sus2G9sus4

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